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Gina, owner of Lot 56 described in TCT No. 45678, files in the Regional Trial Court a complaint against her neighbor for reivindicatoria to recover ownership and possession of the land. The neighbor has been in possession since 2010 and contends that he acquired ownership by prescription; he prays that Gina’s title be dismissed. The complaint seeks relief involving title and possession only and does not plead damages or any contractual obligation. (a) Identify the central doctrine involved. (b) Distinguish the real-action rule from the personal-action rule. (c) Apply to the facts and determine which classification and which remedy should govern.